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'''Kalidas Roy''' (1889–1975) was a poet of the [[Tagore]] era of [[Bengali literature]] and a teacher. He was born in [[Karui]] village of [[Bardhaman]] (now [[Purba Bardhaman district]]) at West Bengal in a Vaidya ([[Baidya]]) family and was from the family lineage of the [[Vaishnava]] poet, Lochan Dash. His father was Jogendranarayan Roy. He wrote in both [[Arabic]] and [[Persian language|Persian]]. | '''Kalidas Roy''' (1889–1975) was a poet of the [[Tagore]] era of [[Bengali literature]] and a teacher. He was born in [[Karui]] village of [[Bardhaman]] (now [[Purba Bardhaman district]]) at West Bengal in a Vaidya ([[Baidya]]) family and was from the family lineage of the [[Vaishnava]] poet, Lochan Dash. His father was Jogendranarayan Roy. He wrote in both [[Arabic]] and [[Persian language|Persian]]. He was the first Head master of [[Ulipur M.S. High School & College]], which one of the oldest school of [[Bangladesh]].He died in the city of [[Calcutta]](Modern day Kolkata). | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He earned his first degree from the Krishnanath College, Berhampore, | He earned his first degree from the Krishnanath College, Berhampore, Bengal Presidency, then affiliated with the [[University of Calcutta]]. Later he studied for his MA examinations in philosophy from the [[Scottish Church College]].<ref>''Some Alumni of Scottish Church College'' in ''175th Year Commemoration Volume''. Scottish Church College, April 2008, p. 589</ref> | ||
During his teaching career, Roy taught in various institutions like Barisha High School (South 24 Parganas, near Kolkata) and Mitra Institution, Bhowanipore Branch, Kolkata, where he served as the Assistant Headmaster. | During his teaching career, Roy taught in various institutions like Barisha High School (South 24 Parganas, near Kolkata) and Mitra Institution, Bhowanipore Branch, Kolkata, where he served as the Assistant Headmaster. | ||
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| Born | 22 June 1889 Karui village, Barddhaman, Bengal Presidency |
| Died | 25 October 1975 |
| Occupation | Poet,Teacher |
| Known for | Poetry |
Kalidas Roy (1889–1975) was a poet of the Tagore era of Bengali literature and a teacher. He was born in Karui village of Bardhaman (now Purba Bardhaman district) at West Bengal in a Vaidya (Baidya) family and was from the family lineage of the Vaishnava poet, Lochan Dash. His father was Jogendranarayan Roy. He wrote in both Arabic and Persian. He was the first Head master of Ulipur M.S. High School & College, which one of the oldest school of Bangladesh.He died in the city of Calcutta(Modern day Kolkata).
Career[edit | edit source]
He earned his first degree from the Krishnanath College, Berhampore, Bengal Presidency, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. Later he studied for his MA examinations in philosophy from the Scottish Church College.[1]
During his teaching career, Roy taught in various institutions like Barisha High School (South 24 Parganas, near Kolkata) and Mitra Institution, Bhowanipore Branch, Kolkata, where he served as the Assistant Headmaster.
He was one of the poets of the Tagore era of Bengali literature. His poetry was specially influenced by Vaishnava thoughts. He wrote 19 books of verses. His famous poems include Chhatradhara (The Stream of Students), which describes a teacher's appreciation of his interaction with students, and Triratna (The Three Jewels). In addition to poetry, he also translated Sanskrit works and made critical reviews of books.
In Kolkata he lived in a house near Tollygunge, which he christened as "Sandhyar Kulai" (Evening Abode). He died on 25 October 1975.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
A few of his books of poetry are:
- Parnaput
- Ritu Mangal
- Kisholoy
- Brojobenu
- Boikali
- Lajanjali
- Ballari
- Aharan
- Aharani
- Khudkunra
- Rashkadombo
- Purnahuti
- Haimanti
- Chittachita
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Kavishekhar (The Chief/Topmost Poet, 1920), awarded by Bangiya Sahita Parishad, Rangpur
- Jagattarini Swarna Padak (Gold Medal, 1953), from the University of Calcutta
- Sarojini Swarna Padak (Gold Medal), from the University of Calcutta
- Ananda Purashkar (1963) awarded by Anandabazar Group
- Rabindra Purashkar (1968), awarded by for his poetry called "Purnahuti"
- Deshikottam (1970), awarded by the Visva Bharati University
- Hony. D.Litt. (1972) from the Rabindra Bharati University
- Hony. D.Litt. (1976, posthumous) from the University of Burdwan
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Some Alumni of Scottish Church College in 175th Year Commemoration Volume. Scottish Church College, April 2008, p. 589
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